Kenya · SummerMonth summary
Kenya weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 73°F
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kenya in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in July (8.0/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Kenya in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in July
Summer in Kenya brings pleasant temperatures (23°F) and long sunny days (8.8h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 59°F | 79°F | 30% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 59°F | 82°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 61°F | 82°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 61°F | 77°F | 86% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 59°F | 75°F | 60% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 55°F | 73°F | 30% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 55°F | 73°F | 15% | 0.0in | 8.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 55°F | 75°F | 26% | 0.0in | 9.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 57°F | 79°F | 25% | 0.0in | 10.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 79°F | 47% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 59°F | 75°F | 76% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 59°F | 77°F | 55% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Kenya averages 73°F, 15% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
July vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kenya in July
Is July a good time to visit Kenya?
July is an excellent time to visit Kenya (score 8.0/10). With 73°F, 8.8h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kenya in July?
With 73°F and 8.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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